Ascent of Kilimanjaro on 2006-01-21

Ascent Trip Report

An 8 day hike, departing from Lemosho Glades. Did not ascend Western Breach Route due to recent climber/hiker deaths from rockfall earlier in the season.

Day 1 BigTree Camp. Day 2 Shira 1 Camp. Day 3 Shira 2 Camp. Day 4 Barranco Camp. Day 5 Karanga Valley Camp. Day 6 Barafu Camp. Climb started at 11pm. Day 7 Reached Stella Point at 6:30 am and then Uhuru Peak at 7:30. Descended via Mweka Trail to Barafu Camp and then on down to Millenium Camp.Day 8 Descended to Mweka Gate.

Summary Total Data

Route Conditions:

Maintained Trail, Snow on Ground, Scramble

Gear Used:

Ski Poles, Guide, Porters, Tent Camp

GPS Data for Ascent/Trip

GPS Waypoints - Hover or click to see name and lat/longPeaks: climbed and unclimbed by Derek StandenClick Here for a Full Screen MapNote: GPS Tracks may not be accurate, and may not show the best route. Do not follow this route blindly. Conditions change frequently. Use of a GPS unit in the outdoors, even with a pre-loaded track, is no substitute for experience and good judgment. Peakbagger.com accepts NO responsibility or liability from use of this data.